Friesian Horse Association of North America

03/27/2025

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Stamboekhengst Ulbe 506 Sport-Elite AA is voorlopig goedgekeurd. Toen eind 2024 de balans werd opgemaakt voldeed Ulbe 506 nog niet aan de vereiste 20 geteste nakomelingen en werd hij reglementair op wacht gezet. In ABFP-test 1 van 2025 werden de...

03/26/2025

FHANA members

The board just completed a 6 day visit at the office in Lexington. During that visit, audits were conducted, bills were paid and the ED office was organized and cleaned up. We were able to account for all the financial information and verified the financial information in the accounting software.

There was a meeting with our CPA whereas the main topic was relative to changing our chart of accounts to a CPA recognized structure and the status of the filing of our 990 tax form.
Signature cards were completed to allow management, oversight and signing authorities to the leaders of our Board.

The search continues for an Executive Director and interviews are on going. We’d like to clarify the following for the members.

Before being offered the position, applicants will undergo a nationwide background check by a firm specializing in background checks.

The new ED will work from within the FHANA office full time.
Our employee handbook will be updated to facilitate travel and reimbursement for expenses.

We continue to work hard on the backlog of B-Book II applications, foal registrations, transfers and imports. We underestimated the amount of time it takes to register a B-Book II horse. There are some cases in it can take up to 3 hours per application due to incomplete information and the process currently in place with the KFPS. We’re trying to streamline these processes.

It took some time for us to apply and regain access to the FHANA website. You should start seeing some applicable postings soon.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your regional representative.

03/25/2025

🩵 Have you signed up for the FHANA Ride and Drive yet?! 🩵

Participants have started receiving their T-shirts and we are so excited to start recording our 25 hours riding/driving or in hand work. Event runs from April 1st - July 31st.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/CDqmvGsM6ci8Zsa98

Pay here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/LKF5VKWMJ5MLW

Proceeds benefit the FHANA Research Grant.

🩵🩵🩵🩵

03/22/2025

🚨𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝑯𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂🚨
Executive Director Job Announcement


𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝
The Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA) seeks a qualified individual with strong interpersonal, communication, customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. The candidate should be data-driven, proactive, and able to identify challenges and opportunities in the Friesian equine industry in North America and the Netherlands.

The Executive Director will carry out duties at the FHANA Office in Lexington; this is not a remote position. The individual will act as the intermediary between FHANA and the home of our Friesian horse registry, Koninklijke Vereniging 'Het Friesch Paarden-Stamboek (KFPS), in the Netherlands. The candidate will collaborate with FHANA’s Board of Directors on organizational activities, logistics, and events, and work collaboratively with committee chairs.

𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬/𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
The Executive Director of FHANA oversees organizational planning, communications, inspections, annual meetings, and stakeholder engagement. They manage a staff of two employees, contractors, and volunteers, within an annual budget of $550,000. Duties include tracking finances, providing monthly reports to the Board, developing budgets with the Finance Committee, processing bills, recording employee time for compensation, and adhering to HR practices per Kentucky's Merit system. Compliance with FHANA’s Bylaws and Rules is also required.

The candidate must possess strong oral and written communication skills to assist members from Canada, the United States, including Amish communities, as well as French and Spanish speaking members. Knowledge of French or Spanish is not required, as mentors, volunteers, and website translation will offer support.

The incumbent will present administrative information to North American constituents and KFPS representatives in the Netherlands through the website, virtual meetings, webinars, correspondence, and social media. They will also occasionally travel for FHANA events in North America and the Netherlands.
The individual must support FHANA’s mission to promote and preserve the KFPS Friesian Horse in North America, and adhere to values of inclusion, integrity, transparency, accountability, and the Code of Conduct, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations.

The incumbent understands the KFPS Friesian breed, supports annual inspections and shows, promotes FHANA as North America's main Friesian registry, and encourages diversity and inclusion among staff and members.

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
FHANA aims to lead in Friesian horse promotion, equine research, KFPS registration, responsible breeding, member education, membership growth, diversity, and financial sustainability.

𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
To promote and preserve the KFPS Friesian Horse in North America

𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬
• Health, safety, and welfare of the KFPS Friesian horse
• Financial sustainability and membership growth
• Exceptional customer service
• Civility, integrity, inclusion, and diversity

𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲
Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please submit resumes and cover letters to Jo Clough, FHANA, at [email protected] by March 30, 2025.

03/18/2025

🚨‼️𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓‼️🚨

New for 2025 we have an exclusive FHANA Ride and Drive hoodie you can purchase through the FHANA Marketplace.

All profits will benefit the FHANA research grant. Support a great cause and be warm and cozy while participating in the FHANA Ride and Drive event!! 🩵

https://fhanamarketplace.com/products/fhana-ride-and-drive-hooded-sweatshirt-1?al_applink_data=%7B%22qpl_join_id%22:%22CD07BF65-A39D-4B98-BB1F-62F23A7E33AA%22%7D

03/14/2025

Hello,

My name is Mia Macias, and I am FHANA’s new intern! I’m from Chicago, Illinois but I am currently attending the University of Kentucky and majoring in marketing. My family owns Macias Corral Friesians, and we have been breeding and importing Friesians for over 10 years! Friesians have been a part of my life since I could walk, and as I’ve gotten older, I’ve become very passionate about bettering and promoting the breed. I’m excited to work with FHANA and help others fall in love with these amazing horses! Feel free to reach out to me with questions regarding registration, breeding, or anything else you may need help with. I can also help any Spanish speaking members! Email any questions to me at [email protected]



Hola, mi nombre es Mia Macias y soy la nueva pasante de FHANA. Soy de Chicago, Illinois, pero estoy asistiendo la Universidad de Kentucky y estudiando marketing. Mi familia son los dueños de Macias Corral Friesians y hemos criando y importando los frisones por más de 10 años! Los frisones han sido parte de mi vida de que podía caminar y desde que he crecido más mayor, yo he sido más apasionada sobre mejorando y promoviendo la raza. Estoy muy emocionada por tener la oportunidad de trabajar para FHANA y ayudar a otros a enamorarse de estos increíbles caballos! No dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo si tiene preguntas sobre el registro, la cría o cualquier otra cosa con la que pueda necesitar ayuda. También puedo ayudar a cualquier miembro que habla español! Envíeme un correo electrónico con cualquier pregunta a [email protected]

03/14/2025

The horse community lost a compassionate, beautiful shining light this week. Lisa Oberman, you will forever be missed. The world was a better place with you in it, may your memory serve to remind us what the power if kindness can truly do

03/12/2025

FHANA is hosting a community ride or drive event to benefit the FHANA Research Initiative. You can participate on any days between April 1 - July 31st, 2025.

To celebrate 2025, we are asking our members to ride and/or drive your horse 25 hours during these dates. (In hand work is also accepted – it’s about getting out there and having fun with your horse!)

Take 📸 photos! You can participate alone or with friends. The event is also open to non-members so get your barn friends signed up!

Send in your photos to be featured on the FHANA social media pages. It is going to be a super fun event and will benefit a great cause!

Included with your entry fee you will receive a FHANA Ride + Drive T-shirt!! Everyone who signs up will also receive an official FHANA Ride + Drive Certificate of Participation.

𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒖𝒑 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆:
https://forms.gle/CDqmvGsM6ci8Zsa98

There will be prizes for:

🏆The Most Hours Completed

🏆The Best Location

🏆The Best Group Photo

🏆The Furthest Distance Travelled

🏆The Best Dressed (fancy dress encouraged!)

📍𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐒

𝐅𝐞𝐞: $35 (all proceeds to benefit the FHANA Research Grant)
Can be paid through the Paypal link https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/LKF5VKWMJ5MLW

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: Anytime between April 1 – July 31, 2025

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭:Ride and/or Drive your horse at least 25 hours

To be in with a chance to win an award, send your completed hours and photos to [email protected]

Let’s have fun with our beautiful Friesian horses and come together as a community in this nationwide event.

*All hours accumulated during the event may also be submitted towards the recreational use award.

03/10/2025

This correspondence serves as an update to the organization regarding Mr. Khari Ryder.

Mr. Ryder is no longer employed with FHANA as of Saturday, March 8. We wish him well in his endeavors. Mr. Ryder is working with us as we do some final out-processing and gather office items.

Some other information you might find helpful.

The close out transition includes all business accounts, credit, and accesses as well as continuing all financial records reconciliation and coordination through a third party accountant.

Our accounting software does not disclose credit card information on credit cards that have been used to pay for services by our members. Only the last 4 numbers of the account numbers are visable. We have taken steps to ensure our financial elements are secure and have not been compromised.

We’ve also coordinated with the FHANA office staff to insure the office is covered as needed to continue processing our members registrations, foal registrations. The KFPS streamline appears to be getting much better and we’re seeing more output from them in recent days.

The president has assigned a small committee to begin looking for a replacement Executive Director.

We will keep you updated as we move forward. The board of directors is working diligently for the membership. If you have questions, please reach out to your regional board representative. You can find out who your board representative is by going to the FHANA website.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

03/08/2025

Late yesterday afternoon the FHANA Board of Directors learned that on March 7, 2025 around 5:30pm EST, our Executive Director, Mr. Khari Ryder was Indicted on felony embezzlement charges in the state of Virginia where he was previously employed. Mr Ryder joined FHANA in August 2024 as our executive director. Mr. Ryder has been suspended from conducting any FHANA duties until further notice. The FHANA president has called for a special board meeting at which time a plan will be established to move forward. We can assure the members of this organization that this is a serious matter and we are working through this. We will keep the membership posted as information develops.
In the meantime, please refrain from contacting Mr. Ryder. The administrative staff will continue functioning at the FHANA office. Please bear with us as we move forward.

Signed: FHANA Board of Directors

03/07/2025

Keep your 👀 out! Registration papers have begun to be mailed in order of inspection.

03/04/2025

𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 ~ 𝐙 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧!!!

The Z-tests for 2025, have now been approved and updated. They can be found on the FHANA website under the Friesian Horse tab, and then click on Sport Predicate to be directed to page for the tests. Good luck to you all in this 2025 competition season!

https://fhana.com/sport/sport-predicate/

The Sport predicate can be awarded to mares, gelding, and stallions that achieve good results in competitive sport. Sport can...

03/02/2025

Our new Board has been seated, congratulations again to our incoming Board Members Marquis Laude and Mark Boonstra and returning Member Danielle Piascik!

Congratulations to this year’s Officers:
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐝𝐞
𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐤
𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 - 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫
𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫 - 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡

03/01/2025

Today, we said thank you to a ray of sunshine, a passionate member, a pillar of support. She is such a special human, so full of love and light, always there to support her fellow Board Members and FHANA Members!

Jo Ann Clough will be immensely missed, but it won’t be good bye, it is see you later! You will find Jo working hard on the Committees!

02/27/2025

📸💡𝑭𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑨 𝑪𝑯𝑨𝑷𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝑺𝑷𝑶𝑻𝑳𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻💡📸

𝐹𝐻𝐴𝑁𝐴 𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐹𝐻𝐴𝑁𝐴 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑦𝑒𝑎𝑟！
𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔, 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔!

Cascadia Friesian Horse Club is offering a Spring Symposium and Clinic Schedule, open to all. Please contact Cascadia for more information.

02/24/2025

𝑶𝒉𝒉𝒉, 𝒅𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕? 𝑭𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑨 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒖𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 31𝒔𝒕! 𝑵𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔! 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑱𝑶𝑰𝑵 𝑼𝑺!

🌎 https://fhana.com/join/

📍Don’t forget, 𝐀𝐋𝐋 committee Chairs, Committee Members and Chapter Officers must be 𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 members to participate on any committee.

02/22/2025

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐘𝐎𝐔!

𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒕𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝒑𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒔. 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔, 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔!